[ RadSafe ] Radiation Physicals

[Perle, Sandy]

Don,

I remember the days, back around 1970, where not only was a chest X-ray
required, but a back X-ray, in the event the individual had a
pre-condition, and the employer didn't want to pay for the injury being
work related. I don't know many employers still requiring a partial or
full physical. Another potential issue, as you mentioned, is denying
work based on a pre-condition. Could be considered discriminatory. Even
most employee insurance programs don't eliminate pre-conditions for
coverage as a new hire. I'll ask my HR Director for their comments,
since you and we are in California.

Will be interested in the feedback you receive.

Regards,

Sandy

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 -----Original Message-----
From: radsafe-bounces at radlab.nl [mailto:radsafe-bounces at radlab.nl] On
Behalf Of Mercado, Don
Sent: Wednesday, October 15, 2008 3:36 PM
To: radsafe
Subject: [ RadSafe ] Radiation Physicals

Good afternoon,
 
Are any of you conducting pre-employment physicals to screen out
individuals who may have a condition which would preclude them from
being a radiation worker? We used to do them long ago, but when we
thought about it, we couldn't figure out what condition would be cause
for denying employment. So we stopped the physicals (which included a
chest X-ray). I know some employers are requiring the physicals, but
they can't give me a good reason why.
 
If you are giving physicals, what are you looking for? 
 
Any information would be appreciated. Thank you in advance.
 

Donald P. Mercado

Radiation Safety Officer

Explosives Safety Officer

Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company

O/9K-2S, B/157

1111 Lockheed Martin Way

Sunnyvale, CA 94089

Ph. (408) 742-0759

Fx. (408) 756-0504

Don.Mercado at lmco.com

 

"Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving
safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in
broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming 
-- WOW!!! -- What a Ride!!!"

 
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